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NBA Power Rankings: Curry, Dirk and the Top 10 Pure Shooters

By Maxwell Ogden

Mar 7, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver (26) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Atlanta Hawks 111-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 7, 2014; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry (30) controls the ball against Atlanta Hawks shooting guard Kyle Korver (26) during the third quarter at Oracle Arena. The Golden State Warriors defeated the Atlanta Hawks 111-97. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-USA TODAY Sports /
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If you can get three, why settle for two? If you can get to the line, what excuse do you have for not converting? If you have to settle for a mid-range J, why wouldn’t you be prepared for these situations?

In the case of these 10 players, it’s no excuses and no hesitation; marksmanship is their trade.

In an era where athleticism supposedly trumps skill, these 10 men have brought back the oldest art form in basketball. Their shooting form is impeccable, their contributions are invaluable and their conversion is unparalleled.

These are NBA Power Rankings of the Top 10 pure shooters in the NBA.